New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-15
ANSWERING HENRY GEORGE.
SINGLE WORD FROM THE RCHBISHOP.

SINGLE WORD FROM THE ARCHBISHOP.
WHAT A wYIL-INFoRMED CATHOLIC sAYs-THl
TABLET ON THE SUBJECT.
Those who expect controversy between Archbishop
Corrican and Henry George over the suspension o.
DR.. McGlynn are likely to be disappointed. Such O
discussion would in all probability prove more
interesting than the famous that took place years
ago between Archbishop Hughes and the Rev
Nicholas Murray but 1t will not Re INDUCED In unless
the Archbishop changes his mind entirely. His
present intention is to take notice of Mr.. Georges
articles believing that he is perfectly dol ng
so. A TRIBUNE reporter called at the Archbshop's
resdence Yesterday and placed before him copy OF
The Standard" calling his attention specially to
those pass ages in Mr.. Georges article in which he
expressly declares that Archbishop Corrgan part
in ,he last election for the purpose OF defeating
certain candidate" and also to defeat the call for
Constitutional Convention. urging by letters the
priests under him to do all in their power to prevent
convention from being held.
The Archbishop looked the article deliberately.
read the marked portions, and when he had finished
his examination simply remarked:
Rdicuonsw
He was urged 20 express himself further in tho
matter but politely declined declaring that he had
really nothing whatever TO say on the subject. The
sentiment that he expressed III regard TO the article
was echoed by his friends and prominent Catholics
generally. They believe that tho Arch bishop needs
make no reply to the charees ma 10 by Dir. George.
Archbishop CorrCan," said one vel informed gen
teman who has followed the caso closely and has read
Mr. Georges articles. Z" IL too well-known here for
any one 10 think that lie Is any such mao as Mr.
George would have the public believe II he had been
a politician he would have had DR.. McGlynn called TO
Rome before the election But he avoided doing any
thing that would cause disturbance, preterring TO
allow Dr. NcGynn 20 have full swing IN his I'M
Catholic course rather than take any steps toward
correcting him that might stir up trouble in the
exciting canvass. In doing this he has shown remark
able moderation and kindpess toward DR.. McGlynn.
As for the Archbshops attempting to defeat the call
tor Constitutional Convention do OF the other
things ar. George charges him with, why that Is all
nonsense. There Is feature that cannot help
admrug in The Standard articles and that is the
sublime gal exhibited BY Mr.. George. Protestant in
endelvoring to instruct Archbishop Corrigan and
MonsiCnOr Preston in the doctrines OF the Roman
Catholic Church. This in itself ought to give tho
writer passport to immortal fame"
Morsgnor Preston, Father Dncey and several other
prominent clergymcn called on but they
either ann )unced as not In or ess cent word that
they had nothing to say on the subject
A great deal OF cuiosy has been aroused az 20 the
part taken by DIR. Meilynn in the preparation OF this
last article. That ii bike the first. written by Mr
George cannot be doubted by any at all familiar
with bis style But II differs from the preceding one
in importan respect, namely. that 1t displays an
intimate knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church
and contains matter connected with that Mr. George
could hardly be expected to know about Who gave
him the information IA asked. Naturally the infer
ence is that il was DIR. NcGlyDn. No other priest
would be likely 10 be well informed and with no
Otnor, lar is known, UOcs MI broTpe DOlu tuCu
intimate relations Another thing that seems to Justify
this deduction more strongly is the fact that DIR.
McG lynn has said anything TO any one dsclaim
ing ,Le defence made Tor hin by Dir. George last
week. lie has had ample opportunity 10 do 80. II he
wished and tho cannot be made that no has
not the article. for it was shown him by
reporter OF The TRIBUNE. Again, the article mani
tests special indignation against Monsgnor Preston.
Those who know the relations that for years have
existed between this gentleman and Dr. McGlynn, and
also recall the bitter remarks recently made by the
Chancellor against Dr. notilynn will feel that it
would be only natural ;hat the suspended priest would
feel especially toward the pastor of 81. AIMS
Church II these inierences correct. II DIR.
McC;lynn Is responsible Tor these attacks upon his
superlors. then his iencing may be looked for at
any time Unless he dsowns them Mt once IL Is certain
that such punishment will be meted 10 him.
But John ID. CruJans is reported as saving that the
Doctor is not responsible Tor the statements made by
NJ George and thai Dr. Mcilynn will say 80 OYER his
own signature within n few days wnen he will make n
full OF his case, which will set a rest all
questions as TO his position III the matter.
1t has been asserted that DR.. McGlynu IA no longer
at ST. Stephens recoIy. This is not truS at least
lie there last evening. when n TRIBUNE reporter
called with the statement OF Dir. Cr'mmns This wa.
shown to the Doctor, but he declined TO say word
about it, about Mr. Georges article anything else
connected with the case.
The New-York Tablet" one Of tho leading Catholic
papers will devote its entire editorial page 20
To answering Henry Georges attack "upon the
Catholic Church, its hierarchy. its priests and its
other things that Sir. George Ia, coutrsdicted
himself, where IN one place no speaks
another denounccs the cardinals OF ~ Propaganda a,
set of Italian bourbon politicians wo columns are do
voted what 1t desDatcs Mr. Geo errors OF fact
Among his statement that Archbishop Cofgan
il an American Cardinal McCabe" Thls Is character
lied "a fragrant defiance OF truth on Dir. Georges
part since the Archbishop has freely contributed money
toward the Land League and allowed s meeting 10 DO
held ia church Touching Mr. Georges advice
Dr. McGlynn that he should TO Rome the writer
says:
Mr. George that would be inconsistent with his
American citizen 10 Rome because
there explain ms in American politics This
queer confusion OF ideas and facts Every priest every
pine Nobody forces him 10 take those
lie them only after reaching estate There Ia
nothing Inconsistent with his American citizenship taking
them Moreover II Dr. McGlynn be- summoned 10 Home
plain his defence Of Mr.. Georges political iicas surely
explain his In American politics for those
ideas If VITAL universal, not especially American.
In speaking OF Mi Georges "unwsrrauied inference"
II declares that he has built apyramid OF inference upon
a point Of assumption" This paragraph occurs In the
writer's remarks:
McGlynn under suspension taking politics
which Archbishop Corrigan opposes Again Mr. George
self For he shows that the political Dr
McGlynn had under consideration before Archbishop
corgan became Archbishop aud that tho proceed
due Ia the breaking 81 promise made by
Glynn before the death Of Cardinal McCloskey.
In closing the article says that Mr. George cannot lie
blamed for being foe To the Catholic Church, IL Is
not his fault that he Is an Englishman-"
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